LG Electronics USA L1750UN LCD MONITOR User Manual L17 1950SN S NG

LG Electronics USA LCD MONITOR L17 1950SN S NG

USERS MANUAL

Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to yourdealer when you require service.L1750UUser’s Guide
AnnouncementNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
A1This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personalsafety, however improper use may result in potential eletrical shock or firehazards. In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguardsincorporated in this display, observe the following basic rules for itsinstallation, use, and servicing.On SafetyUse only the power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another powercord, make sure that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not beingprovided by the supplier. If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact themanufacturer or the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that thesocket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.Operate the display only from a power source indicated in the specifications ofthis manual or listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supplyyou have in your home, consult with your dealer.Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous. So are frayed powercords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your servicetechnician for replacement.Do not Open the Display.There are no user serviceable components inside. There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF. Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.To Avoid Personal Injury :Do not place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.To Prevent Fire or Hazards:Always turn the display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short periodof time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinetopenings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for anextended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.Important Precautions
A2Important PrecautionsOn InstallationDo not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not placethe display where the power cord is subject to damage.Do not use this display near water such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the releaseof heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heatcan cause failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.Cover the openings with cloth or other material.Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch,mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.Do not press the LCD screen with your finger for a long time as this may causesome afterimages.Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance. If possible, use the recommended resolution to obtain the best image quality foryour LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution,some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this ischaracteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD panel.On CleaningUnplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen.Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the displayscreen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.On RepackingDo not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an idealcontainer in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to anotherlocation, repack it in its original material.On DisposalThe fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.Do not dispose of this product with general household waste.Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations ofyour local authority.
Connecting the DisplayA3ImportantThis illustration depicts the general model of connection. Your monitor may differ fromthe items shown in the picture.Once you connect the stand base, try not to disconnect it.Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The product mayfall and get damaged or injure your foot.Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, thecomputer system, and other attached devices is turned off. Connecting the stand base1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.2. Take out the cover and insert the power line. 4. Insert the hooks into the matching holes in the base of the monitor.5. Insert the screw and fix it.Hook3. Tidy up the power line under the hooks.Then push the cover for setting.
A4Connecting the DisplayBefore setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the computersystem, and other attached devices is turned off. Positioning your display1. Adjust the position of the panel in various ways for maximum comfort.Tilt Range : -5˚~20˚ Swivel :360˚ErgonomicIt is recommended that in order to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewingposition, the forward tilt angle of the monitor should not exceed 5 degrees.Removing the stand base1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.2. To remove the stand base, hold the bottom of the stand with one hand and release the screw as shown in the figure.360°
A5Connecting the DisplayUsing the Computer1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure theconnection . 3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and close tothe display.4. Press button on the front switch panel to turn the poweron. When monitor power is turned on, the 'Self ImageSetting Function' is executed automatically.(Only Analog Mode)NOTE‘ Self Image Setting Function’? This function provides the user with optimal display settings.When the userconnects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically adjusts the display to optimal settings for individualinput signals. If you want to adjust the monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, pushthe ‘AUTO/SET’ button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the ‘ Factory reset’ option onthe OSD adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes all the menu items except ‘Language’.NOTE This is a simplified representationof the rear view.This rear view represents ageneral model; your display maydiffer from the view as shown.Power CardVaries according to model.Wall-outlet typePC-outlet typeMACMac adapterFor Apple Macintosh use, a separate plug adapter is needed tochange the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector onthe supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.PC
A6Control Panel FunctionsFront Panel ControlsMENU ButtonUse this button to enter or exit the On Screen Display.Control FunctionOSD LOCKED/UNLOCKEDThis function allows you to lock the current controlsettings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds. Themessage "OSD LOCKED" should appear.You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushingthe MENU button for 5 seconds. The message "OSDUNLOCKED" should appear.<L1750U>
A7Control Panel FunctionsThis Indicator lights up green when the displayoperates normally(On Mode). If the display is in SleepMode (Energy Saving), this indicator color changes to amber.Use this button to turn the display on or off.Power ButtonPower IndicatorUse this button to enter a selection in the On Screen Display.AUTO/SETButtonAUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENTWhen adjusting your display settings, always pressthe AUTO/SET button before entering the On ScreenDisplay(OSD). This will automatically adjust yourdisplay image to the ideal settings for the currentscreen resolution size (display mode).The best display mode is17 inch monitor : 1280x102419 inch monitor : 1280x1024Control FunctionButtonsUse these buttons to select or adjust functions in the OnScreen Display.-+Lightview hot keyThis feature lets you easily select the best desiredimage condition optimized to the environment(ambient illumination, image types etc).• DAY : Bright ambient illumination• NIGHT : Dark ambient illumination• TEXT : For text images (Word processing etc.)• MOVIE : For animation images in videos or movies • PHOTO : For pictures or drawings• NORMAL: This is under normal operating conditionsDAYNIGHT
A8On Screen Display (OSD) Control AdjustmentScreen AdjustmentMaking adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters ofthe display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. Ashort example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls.The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selectionsyou can make using the OSD.To make adjustments in the On Screen Display, follow these steps:Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.To access a control, use the or Buttons. When the icon you wantbecomes highlighted, press the AUTO/SET Button.Use the / Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use theAUTO/SET Button to select other sub-menu items.Push the MENU Button once to return to the main menu to select anotherfunction. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.NOTEAllow the display to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before making image adjustments.-+-+
A9NOTEThe order of icons may differ depending on the model (A9~A12).On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment PICTURECOLORPOSITIONTRACKINGSETUPMain menu Sub menu ReferenceThe following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,and setting menus.PRESET 6500K9300KREDGREENBLUETo adjust the brightness,contrast and gamma of thescreenTo adjust the position of thescreen To customize the color of thescreenTo customize the screenstatus for a user's operatingenvironmentTo improve the clarity andstability of the screen BRIGHTNESSCONTRASTGAMMAHORIZONTALVERTICALCLOCKPHASELANGUAGEOSDPOSITIONWHITE BALANCEPOWER INDICATORFACTORY RESETHORIZONTALVERTICAL: Adjustable
A10On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment NOTEOSD (On Screen Display) menu languages on the monitor may differ from the manual.You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an itemusing the OSD system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icondescriptions of the all items shown on the Menu.Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.Menu NameIconsButton TipPICTURESub-menusMENU : Exit: Adjust (Decrease/Increase)SET : Enter: Select another sub-menu-+
A11On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu DescriptionBRIGHTNESSCONTRAST GAMMATo adjust the brightness of the screen. To adjust the contrast of the screen.Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50On the monitor, high gamma valuesdisplay whitish images and low gammavalues display high contrast images.PICTUREPICTUREPRESETREDGREENBLUESelect the screen color. • 6500K: Slightly reddish white.• 9300K: Slightly bluish white.Set your own red color levels.Set your own green color levels.Set your own blue color levels.COLORHORIZONTALVERTICALTo move image left and right.To move image up and down.POSITIONMENU : Exit: Decrease: IncreaseSET : Select another sub-menu-+MENU : Exit: Decrease: IncreaseSET : Select another sub-menu-+MENU : Exit: Decrease: IncreaseSET : Select another sub-menu-+COLORPOSITION
A12On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment Main menu Sub menu DescriptionCLOCKPHASETo minimize any vertical bars or stripesvisible on the screen background.Thehorizontal screen size will also change.To adjust the focus of the display. Thisitem allows you to remove anyhorizontal noise and clear or sharpenthe image of characters.TRACKINGIf this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary, perform the white balance function again. This function will be enabled only whenthe input signal is an analog signal. MENU : Exit: Decrease: IncreaseSET : Select another sub-menu-+SETUPMENU : Exit: Adjust: AdjustSET : Select another sub-menu-+To choose the language in which thecontrol names are displayed.To adjust position of the OSD windowon the screen.LANGUAGEOSDPOSITIONWHITEBALANCEFACTORYRESETIf the output of the video card is differentthe required specifications, the colorlevel may deteriorate due to videosignal distortion. Using this function, thesignal level is adjusted to fit into thestandard output level of the video cardin order to provide the optimal image.Activate this function when white andblack colors are present in the screen. POWERINDICATORRestore all factory default settings except"LANGUAGE." TRACKINGSETUPMENU-+SETSETUPMENU-+SETUse this function to set the powerindicator on the front side of the monitorto ON or OFF.If you set OFF, it will go off. If you set ON at any time, the powerindicator will automatically be turned on.Press the button to reset immediately.
A13TroubleshootingNo image appearsCheck the following before calling for service.No image appearsIs the power cord of thedisplay connected?Is the power indicatorlight on?Is the power on and thepower indicator blue orgreen?Is the power indicatoramber?Do you see an "OUTOF RANGE" messageon the screen?Do you see a "CHECKSIGNAL CABLE"message on the screen?Do you see a "OSD LOCKED" message on the screen?Check and see if the power cord is connectedproperly to the power outlet.Press the Power button.Adjust the brightness and the contrast.If the display is in power saving mode, try movingthe mouse or pressing any key on the keyboardto bring up the screen.Try to turn on the PC.This message appears when the signal from thePC (video card) is out of horizontal or verticalfrequency range of the display. See the'Specifications' section of this manual andconfigure your display again.This message appears when the signal cablebetween your PC and your display is notconnected. Check the signal cable and try again.You can secure the current control settings,so that they cannot be inadvertentlychanged. You can unlock the OSD controlsat any time by pushing the MENU button for5 seconds: the message “OSD UNLOCKED”will appear.Do you see “OSDLOCKED” when youpush MENU button?
A14TroubleshootingDisplay image is incorrectDisplay Position isincorrect.On the screenbackground, verticalbars or stripes arevisible.Any horizontal noiseappearing in anyimage or charactersare not clearlyportrayed.The screen color ismono or abnormal.The screen blinks.Press the AUTO/SET button to automaticallyadjust your display image to the ideal setting. If the results are unsatisfactory, adjust the imageposition using the H position and V positionicon in the on screen display.Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settingsand see if the frequency or the resolution werechanged. If yes, readjust the video card to therecommend resolution.Press the AUTO/SET button to automaticallyadjust your display image to the ideal setting.If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease thevertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon inthe on screen display.Press the AUTO/SET button to automaticallyadjust your display image to the ideal setting.If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease thehorizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the onscreen display.Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settingsand adjust the display to the recommendedresolution or adjust the display image to the idealsetting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits(true color).Check if the signal cable is properly connectedand use a screwdriver to fasten if necessary.Make sure the video card is properly inserted inthe slot.Set the color setting higher than 24 bits (truecolor) at Control Panel - Settings.Check if the screen is set to interlace mode and ifyes, change it to the recommend resolution.Make sure the power voltage is high enough, Ithas to be higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
A15TroubleshootingHave you installed the display driver?Have you installed thedisplay driver?Do you see an"Unrecognized monitor,Plug&Play (VESA DDC)monitor found"message?Be sure to install the display driver from thedisplay driver CD (or diskette) that comes withyour display. Or, you can also download thedriver from our web site: http://www.lge.com.Make sure to check if the video card supportsPlug&Play function.
A16Specifications 17 inchNOTEInformation in this document is subject to change without notice.DisplaySync InputVideo InputResolutionPlug&PlayPowerConsumptionDimensions&Weight(with tilt/ swivel stand)Tilt/Swivel RangePower InputEnvironmentalConditionsTilt/Swivel StandSignal cablePower cord Attached( ), Detached ( O )Attached( ), Detached ( O )Wall-outlet type or PC-outlet type17 inches (43.2cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Anti-Glare coating17 inches viewable0.26mm pixel pitchHorizontal Freq. Analog:30 - 83kHz (Automatic)Vertical Freq. 56 - 75Hz (Automatic)Input Form Separate TTL, Positive/NegativeSOG (Sync On Green) Signal Input 15 pin D-Sub ConnectorInput Form RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)Max D-sub Analog:VESA 1280 x 1024@75HzRecommend VESA 1280 x 1024@60HzDDC 2B0n Mode :43WSleep Mode≤1WOff Mode ≤1WWidth 36.80 cm / 14.49 inchesHeight 38.92cm / 15.31 inches Depth 23.05cm / 9.07 inchesNet 4.9 kg (10.80lbs)Tilt -5˚~20˚Swivel 350˚AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.0AOperating ConditionsTemperature 10˚C to 35 ˚CHumidity 10 % to 80 % non-CondensingStorage ConditionsTemperature -20˚C to 60 ˚CHumidity 5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
A178SpecificationsDisplay Modes (Resolution) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) Vertical Freq. (Hz)12345678910111213640 x 350720 x 400640 x 480640 x 480800 x 600800 x 600832 x 6241024 x 7681024 x 7681152 x 8701152 x 9001280 x 10241280 x 102431.46931.46831.46937.50037.87946.87549.72548.36360.02368.68161.80563.98179.97670706075607575607575656075VGAVGAVGAVESAVESAVESAMACVESAVESAMACVESAVESAVESAIndicatorOn ModeSleep ModeOff ModeblueamberOffLED ColorMODEPreset Modes (Resolution)
A18How to Install the VESA Standard wall mountingVESA wall mountingConnected to another object (stand type and wall-mounted type. This monitor accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.- optional)For further information, refer to the VESA WallMounting Instruction Guide.Kensington Security Slot- optionalConnected to a locking cable that can be purchasedseparately at most computer storesThis monitor meets VESA-compliant mounting interface padspecifications.
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